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Digital dating dilemma

Digital dating dilemma

Mason Cole, Lasell University May 2, 2025

In my opinion, this isn’t a matter of a yes or no question, because the answer should be fairly obvious: Yes, dating apps are and have been consistently ruining college romantic efforts for millions...

Semester showdown

Semester showdown

Jill Neil and Mason Cole May 2, 2025

Jill: Spending both semesters on campus has given me the ability to see what campus life is like across the seasons. I’ve gotten to see the excitement of sports games, hear the athletes celebrate...

Astrology analysis

Astrology analysis

Owen Kwet, Lasell University May 2, 2025

Horoscopes and the zodiac are very intriguing concepts, for sure. There are a lot of people in the world who rely on what they believe their astrological sign will bring to them in their career, love...

Senior Arts Editor Caitlin Orsino (left) and senior Editor-in-Chief Hanna Babek read the first edition of the Chronicle published during their time on campus.

1851 Chronicle senior editors say goodbye

Caitlin Orsino and Hanna Babek April 27, 2025

Hanna: As a freshman, I always thought that seniors were dramatic. From my underclassman perspective, their complaints were over-exaggerated and their emotions ran too high; the senior experience,...

Which page is really for you?

Which page is really for you?

Cameron McNeil and Mason Cole April 3, 2025

Instagram Reels: Cameron McNeil Social media platforms everywhere seem to have adopted TikTok’s quick scrolling video format over the years ever since it exploded in popularity. One...

Field of streams: Entertainment platforms ranked

Field of streams: Entertainment platforms ranked

Cameron McNeil, Lasell University April 2, 2025

It’s been around for a decade or two now; streaming movies and TV shows directly to your TV using one of the many provided streaming services with features catered to audiences of all types. With four...

Ryan Ruff

Editor’s Column: Finding my place

Ryan Ruff, Lasell University March 31, 2025

When I first came to Lasell, I knew that I wanted to leave the institution better than I found it. My junior year has so far been the most eventful one yet. I’ve been fortunate enough to find myself...

School Snapchat stories: Hot or not?

School Snapchat stories: Hot or not?

Jill Neil, Lasell University March 31, 2025

If you’re a regular Snapchat user, you may have added a “community” to your profile. These are typically linked to your high school or college and your graduation year. By adding this to your profile,...

Should attendance matter?

Should attendance matter?

Mason Cole and Jacob Lustig March 11, 2025

Yes: Mason Cole This is a question I know we have all pondered at some point, as there are so many days for all of us where getting out of bed to go to class is such a chore. You just want...

Should spring break separate?

Should spring break separate?

Owen Kwet, Lasell University March 5, 2025

Spring break is a staple to colleges and universities. It is a week to have fun and let loose during a difficult semester. Getting a break from class- es just before the end of the year is a relief to...

Jacob Lustig

Editor’s Corner: Living and leading at Lasell

Jacob Lustig, Lasell University March 1, 2025

Throughout my time at Lasell University thus far, I have had the pleasure of participating in many different clubs and organizations. Reflecting on my experience, I can say proudly that my time at Lasell...

Valentine’s Day: What is the whole point?

Valentine’s Day: What is the whole point?

Mason Cole, Lasell University February 14, 2025

As someone who has never been in a romantic relationship in their life, I have always had complicated (and very negative) feelings towards the ideas behind Valentine’s Day: why it exists, what it celebrates,...

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